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Date: 2010-07-28
ISO/WD 10462
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18 August 2010
Gas cylinders Acetylene cylinders Periodic inspection and

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Contents
Page
Foreword .........................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................v
1
Scope ...................................................................................................................................................1
Normative references .........................................................................................................................1
Terms and definitions.........................................................................................................................1
4
4.1
4.2
General ................................................................................................................................................1
Requirements for inspection..............................................................................................................1
Intervals between periodic inspections ............................................................................................1
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Preparation of the acetylene cylinder................................................................................................2

Removal of gas ...................................................................................................................................2
Preparation for external visual inspection ........................................................................................2
Removal of the valve ..........................................................................................................................2
Removal of neck/core hole filters ......................................................................................................3
6
6.1
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Inspection and maintenance ..............................................................................................................3

External visual inspection..................................................................................................................3
Examination of the porous material ..................................................................................................3
Contamination.....................................................................................................................................4
Monolithic porous materials Cracking, crumbling or cavitation ..................................................4
Non-monolithic porous materials Compaction..............................................................................4
Repair of non-monolithic porous materials ......................................................................................4
Replacement of the porous material .................................................................................................5
Inspection of fusible plugs.................................................................................................................5
Inspection of valves............................................................................................................................5
Inspection of cylinder neck ................................................................................................................5
Reassembly .........................................................................................................................................5
Cylinder marking and identification ..................................................................................................6
Records ...............................................................................................................................................6
Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable............................................................................6
10
Disposal of unserviceable cylinders .................................................................................................7
Annex A (informative) Periodic inspection intervals .....................................................................................8

A.1
Regular inspection intervals ..............................................................................................................8
A.2
Recommendations ..............................................................................................................................8
Annex B (normative) Description and evaluation of defects and conditions for rejection of
acetylene gas cylinders at time of visual inspection .......................................................................9
Annex C (informative) Illustration of the top of acetylene cylinders containing monolithic porous
material and tools and clearance gauges .......................................................................................10
Annex D (normative) Cracks in the porous material ..................................................................................13
Annex E (informative) Test date rings for gas cylinders .............................................................................14
Annex F Acetylene cylinders manufactured according to National Regulations .....................................15
Bibliography...................................................................................................................................................17
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Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 10462 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 58, Gas cylinders, Subcommittee SC 4,
Operational requirements for gas cylinders.
This second/third/... edition cancels and replaces the first/second/... edition (), [clause(s) / subclause(s) /
table(s) / figure(s) / annex(es)] of which [has / have] been technically revised.
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Introduction
Acetylene cylinders differ from all other cylinders transporting compressed or liquefied gases in that they
contain a porous material and normally a solvent in which the acetylene stored is dissolved. However, for
special applications there exist some acetylene cylinders containing a porous material and no solvent. For the
periodic inspection cycle, due regard is to be given to the different types of construction of cylinders and
porous materials. The remainder of this document should be read considering these differences.
The primary objective of the presence of the porous material is to limit an acetylene decomposition, should it
be initiated, and thus prevent a cylinder incident. If some porous material is missing, or if a defect (e.g. a
cavity, crack or void of significant size) exists as a result of breakdown or subsidence of the porous material,
then the decomposition could progress at a rate which can cause a violent failure of the cylinder accompanied
by an explosion.
The requirements dealt with in this document are mainly those that are specific for acetylene cylinders; for
more general requirements related to the periodic inspection of gas cylinders, reference is made to the
relevant ISO documents.
The periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders is to be performed only by competent persons and, in those
jurisdictions requiring it, persons authorized by the regulatory authority.
Due to the presence of a porous material in the cylinder, neither a hydraulic or pneumatic pressure test, nor a
visual inspection of the internal surface of the shell shall be carried out.
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Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements for the periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders with
and without solvent.
Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3807-1, Cylinders for acetylene Basic requirements, Part 1: Cylinders without fusible plugs
ISO 3807-2, Cylinders for acetylene Basic requirements, Part 2: Cylinders with fusible plugs
ISO 13769, Gas cylinders Stamp marking
ISO 25760, Gas cylinders Operational procedures for the safe removal of valves from gas cylinders
ISO 22434, Transportable gas cylinders - Inspection and maintenance of cylinder valves
Terms and definitions
To be updated in line with definitions in other standards for acetylene cylinders
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4.1
General
Requirements for inspection
The periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders shall be carried out only by competent and trained persons who
shall ensure that the cylinders are fit for continued safe use.
Due to the presence of a porous material in the cylinder neither a pressure test (hydraulic or pneumatic) nor a
visual inspection of the internal surface of the shell is required by this standard.
4.2
Intervals between periodic inspections
A cylinder is due for periodic inspection on its first receipt by a filler after the expiry of the interval in
accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, Model Regulations or as specified by national or international authorities (see Annex A).
However an additional first periodic inspection for cylinders that are newly filled with porous material is
recommended as follows:
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a)
Non-monolithic porous materials:
2 years
b)
Monolithic porous materials:
3 years
After the first periodic inspection according to either a) or b), the normal period as stated in Annex A shall
apply.
Provided the cylinder has been subjected to normal conditions of use and has not been subjected to abusive
or abnormal conditions rendering the cylinder unsafe, there is no general requirement for the user to return a
gas cylinder before the content has been used, even though the inspection interval may have lapsed.
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5.1
Preparation of the acetylene cylinder

Removal of gas
Before proceeding with the inspection, cylinders shall be depressurized of gas. Cylinders shall be checked for
pressure, both before and after depressurization. Depressurization shall be carried out in a safe manner
having due regard to the characteristics of acetylene. Depressurization shall be carried out over a period long
enough to ensure removal of all acetylene, except saturation gas. Precautions shall be taken because
variations in temperature influence the quantity of acetylene in the form of saturation gas.
The absence of a positive pressure reading does not clearly indicate the absence of excess gas due to the
possibility of a blocked valve (see ISO 25760). In case of any doubts regarding the efficiency of the
depressurization cycle, the cylinder shall be weighed.
If a cylinder weighs more than the tare weight (see 3.x) stamped on the cylinder, this is not always a clear
indication for the presence of excess gas. Some relevant factors that have to be considered are a possible
excess of solvent or contamination with water, etc.
If a cylinder weighs less than or equal to the stamped tare weight, this is not always a clear indication for the
absence of gas under pressure. Some relevant factors that have to be considered are a possible solvent
shortage or external corrosion causing a loss of shell weight.
5.2
Preparation for external visual inspection
Each cylinder shall be cleaned and have all loose coatings, corrosion products, tar, oil or other foreign matter
removed from its external surface by a suitable method, e. g. by brushing, shot blasting (under closely
controlled conditions to ensure that there is no leakage of acetylene into the brushing or shot blasting cabinet),
water jet abrasive cleaning, chemical cleaning or other suitable methods. Care shall be taken at all times to
avoid damaging the cylinder and pressure relief devices where fitted or removing excess amounts of cylinder
wall.
The external visual inspection, in accordance with 6.1, can be carried out at this stage.
NOTE
Shot-blasting is a process utilizing iron shot of various sizes. It is not to be confused with or referred to as
sand blasting, grit blasting or other more aggressive processes that remove a significant amount of the base metal or
metallic coatings, which should not be used.
5.3
Removal of the valve
For removal of the valve see ISO 25760.

The cylinders should not be left open or without valves longer than necessary for the inspection.
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5.4
Removal of neck/core hole filters
Acetylene cylinders usually contain neck filters/core hole packings consisting of filter or metallic gauze and
felts. Neck filters and packing materials placed between the top of the porous material and the base of the
valve stem shall be removed, as appropriate, to enable an adequate inspection of the porous material in
accordance with the inspection requirements of the porous material manufacturer. For various types of
neck/core hole filters see Annex C.
Some porous material manufacturers equip acetylene cylinders containing a monolithic porous material with
wooden plugs, which form an integral part of the porous material. These plugs, which are situated below the
neck filter or gauze arrangement, shall be left intact and not removed for the purpose of the visual examination
provided the wooden plug is in the correct position permitting the measurement of the gap in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. If during a previous inspection the wooden plug has been tampered with or
removed by mistake or is not in the correct position this plug shall be replaced with a new one in accordance
with the porous material manufacturer's specification.
Special care shall always be taken when removing filters or packing material in view of the possibility of some
restrictions at the neck with residual pressure underneath, which, if suddenly released, can blow the filter out
with some of the porous material and can cause injury.
NOTE
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6.1
The presence of soot on the filters or packing material indicates that a flashback might have occurred.
Inspection and maintenance

External visual inspection
The external surface of each cylinder shall be inspected for

a)
dents, cuts, gouges, bulges, cracks, laminations (see Table B.1) and excessive removal of material from
the cylinder base;
b)
heat damage, torch or electric-arc burns (see Table B.1);
c)
corrosion (see Table B.2);
d)
other defects such as illegible, incorrect or unauthorized stamp markings, or unauthorized additions or
modifications (see Table B.1);
e)
integrity of all permanent attachments (see Table B.2).
Damaged valve guards, threaded neck rings and foot rings may be repaired or replaced as appropriate. No
welding or any heat shall be directly applied to the pressure containing part of the cylinder. If welding is
performed on a non-pressure-containing part of the cylinder, due care shall be taken with regard to the
presence of acetylene and solvent.
For rejection criteria, see Annex B. Cylinders no longer suitable for future service shall be rendered
unserviceable (see Clause 9).
6.2
Examination of the porous material
After removal of neck/core hole filters according to 5.4, the porous material shall be examined for the
presence of visible contamination or other defects that could affect the suppression of an acetylene
decomposition. The examination shall be performed by appropriate use of special spark resistant tools such
as metal wire probes, rods, feeler or clearance gauges (see Annex F) to check the firmness and the presence
of voids or other defects in the porous material. The rejection criteria are given in 6.2.1 to 6.2.3. Care shall be
taken to ensure that the porous material is not damaged by the inspection tools.
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6.2.1
Contamination
The porous material shall be checked visually for contamination such as the presence of soot, water or oil
deposits or if there has been a discoloration of the porous material. Depending on the level of such
contamination, the competent person shall decide if the porous material is to be rejected.
In addition an unusual smell is a sign for contamination.
6.2.2
Monolithic porous materials Cracking, crumbling or cavitation
The visual inspection shall verify that the porous material shows:
a)
no excessive top clearance (gap between the top of the cylinder and the monolithic porous material);
- The maximum top clearance between the cylinder shell and the monolithic porous material shall not
exceed that in the type approval, if specified. Those gaps up to the maximum given in the type approval
shall apply. If at a later stage, cylinders with other top clearance sizes pass the requirements of the
backfire test as described ISO 3807, and are approved, then these top clearance sizes apply. If a top
clearance specification or guidance is not available for a given cylinder, the top clearance size shall not
exceed 2 mm for an asbestos free porous material and 5 mm for all other monolithic porous materials.
b)
no excessive cracking;
Only small cracks without visible flanks are acceptable for all porous materials, provided that they do not
incorporate break outs and do not allow the material to dislodge This can be checked by applying a gentle
lateral load with a gloved finger. Porous materials with cracks with visible flanks are not acceptable and
shall be rejected (for examples see Annex D).
c)
no excessive crumbling;
Crumbling of the porous material is acceptable if it is arising from the collar of the porous material only and
if it is so little that the maximum allowed top clearance is not exceeded at any point. Small break outs in the
top of the cylinder neck/shoulder area are acceptable and may be repaired by a method validated and
endorsed by the porous material manufacturer, e.g. by backfire testing. Cylinders with porous materials
that show crumbling in excess of the allowable shall be rejected.
d)
no void or cavities.
The porous material shall be checked to ensure that there are no voids or cavities between the porous
material and the cylinder wall by verifying there is no lateral movement. A cylinder that demonstrates lateral
movement of porous material shall be rejected.
If the cylinder is equipped with a wooden plug (see 5.4) it shall be checked, by applying a gentle load, that the
plug is firmly fixed in its position and there is no lateral movement of the wooden plug. In no case, the wooden
plug shall be removed during the inspection.
6.2.3
Non-monolithic porous materials Compaction
Non-monolithic porous materials that show compaction shall be rejected or repaired in accordance with 6.3.
6.3
Repair of non-monolithic porous materials
A non-monolithic material that has been rejected due to compaction shall only be repaired if the repair does
not impair the safety of the cylinder.
The repair of a non-monolithic material shall be performed by the porous material manufacturer.
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The quantity of porous material added shall be recorded, the tare weight of the cylinder adjusted as
appropriate, and the stamp marking adjusted accordingly.
A cylinder which contains a rejected porous material which is not suitable for repair in accordance with this
clause shall be rendered unserviceable (see clause 9) or its porous material shall be replaced according to
6.4.
6.4
Replacement of the porous material
If the porous material is no longer acceptable but the external condition of the cylinder shell is satisfactory,
then either the existing porous material shall be replaced, or the complete cylinder shall be made
unserviceable.
The removal of the existing porous material and the solvent shall be carried out in a safe manner and the
cylinder shall be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Special care shall be taken if the porous material contains
asbestos.
The internal surface of the cylinder shell shall be examined for corrosion or other visible defects and the
cylinder shall be hydraulically tested at the stamped test pressure by a competent person. If the cylinder shell
is found to be satisfactory, it is permissible to newly introduce porous material.
If a different porous material is employed the original porous material manufacturer's identification mark shall
be removed and the identity of the new porous material, its manufacturer and all other characteristics
necessary to ensure safe operation shall be stamped onto the cylinder. In addition the new tare weight shall
be stamped onto the cylinder having obliterated the old tare weight marking. See ISO 13769.
6.5
Inspection of fusible plugs
Where fusible plugs are used they shall be examined for damage. Where damage is found the fusible plug
shall be replaced and checked for gas tightness. If it is decided to replace fusible plugs with solid plugs, this
shall be performed in accordance with a written procedure, approved by the inspection body.
6.6
Inspection of valves
It is recommended that valves are replaced at the time of the periodic inspection.
However, if a valve or any other accessory is to be reintroduced into service, it shall be inspected and
maintained to ensure that it will perform satisfactorily in service and meet the requirements of gas tightness.
In this case the inspection of the valve shall be done in accordance with ISO 22434.
6.7
Inspection of cylinder neck
To be decided
6.8
Reassembly
Cylinders meeting the requirements of this standard shall be reassembled as specified by the porous material
manufacturer. This includes replacing any packing materials in the neck end and fitting new filters in such a
way as to ensure that when the valve is fitted contact is made between the base of the valve stem and the
filters/packings.
New or reconditioned valves shall be fitted to the cylinder using a suitable jointing material and the torque
necessary to ensure a gas-tight seal between the valve and the cylinder in accordance with ISO 13341.
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Where relevant regulations require, a ring shall be fitted over the stem of the valve prior to the valve being
fitted to indicate the date (year) of the next periodic inspection. Annex E provides one example of an existing
system for indicating periodic inspection dates. Other systems are in use.
Cylinder marking and identification
Each cylinder that passes the periodic inspection shall be marked with the date of the inspection and the
symbol of the inspection body in accordance with the relevant standard or regulation, e.g. ISO 13769. Where
an alteration of any stamp marking is necessary (e.g. due to a change of the tare weight as a consequence of
replacement of a footring, neck ring, guard, valve, or the porous material or as a consequence of addition of
new porous material), the old markings shall be obliterated (or crossed out) and the new data shall be
stamped. A method shall be used that cannot damage the porous material.
For monolithic porous materials, stamping on the shoulder of welded cylinders is not permitted unless a data
plate is provided for that purpose or unless it is provided for by the specification to which the cylinder is
manufactured. In such cases, the stamping may be on a ring under the valve (see ISO 13769).
For labeling of the cylinder see ISO 7225.
Where relevant regulations require, the next periodic inspection date shall be shown by an appropriate
method such as a ring fitted between the valve and the cylinder indicating the date (year) of the next periodic
inspection. Annex G provides one example of an existing system for indicating periodic inspection dates.
Other systems are in use and the same systems are used with different colours for the same year.
Records
A cylinder periodic inspection record shall be retained for at least 15 years. It shall record sufficient information
to positively identify the cylinder and the results of the periodic inspection. The following information shall be
available:
a)
owner's name;
b)
manufacturer's or owner's serial number;
c)
type and weight of porous material added, if any;
d)
attachment replacement, if any;
e)
cylinder tare change if appropriate;
f)
result of inspection (pass or fail in case of failure, the reasons should be recorded);
g)
present inspection date year/month/day;
h)
identification symbol of inspection body or test station;
i)
identification of inspector
j)
details of any cylinder repairs made to defects as described in Annex B.
Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable
The decision to reject a cylinder may be taken at any stage during the periodic inspection and test procedure.
If it is impossible to recover a rejected cylinder, after notifying the owner, the inspection body shall make the
cylinder unserviceable for holding gas under pressure so it is impossible for any part of the cylinder, especially
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the shoulder, to be re-issued into service. In case of any disagreement, it shall be ensured that the legal
implication of the contemplated action is fully understood.
Prior to taking any of the following actions, ensure that the cylinder is empty (see Clause 5). Appropriate
measures shall be taken in case the porous material is an asbestos-containing material.
The following methods may be employed:
a)
crushing the cylinder using mechanical means;
b)
irregular cutting of the neck; or
c)
irregular cutting of the cylinder in two or more pieces including the shoulder
d)
destroying of the cylinder neck thread.
10 Disposal of unserviceable cylinders

Methods used for disposing of non-acetylene cylinders are inappropriate for acetylene cylinders because of
the nature of the contents of an acetylene cylinder.
When disposing of acetylene cylinders, very careful consideration shall be given to the fact that the cylinders
could contain residual acetylene, solvent (DMF, acetone) and porous material, which could contain asbestos.
Disposal shall be in accordance with local, provincial and national regulations.
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Annex A
(informative)
Periodic inspection intervals
A.1 Regular inspection intervals

The following information is outlined in the United Nations Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, Model Regulations, thirteenth edition. The most recent edition should be consulted.
Packing instruction P200 of the United Nations Recommendations for the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Model Regulations, 15th revised edition, specifies the following:
For UN 1001 acetylene, dissolved, the test period is 10 years.
For UN 3374 acetylene, solvent free, the test period is 5 years.
A.2 Recommendations
It is recommended that an acetylene cylinder be charged with acetylene only if it has been subjected to a first
periodic inspection after the following interval:
For cylinders containing a non-monolithic porous material: For all cylinders newly filled with porous
material, the first periodic inspection should be performed after 2 years 6 months in service. Thereafter,
subsequent inspections should be performed every 5 years.
For cylinders containing a monolithic porous material: For all cylinders newly filled with porous material,
the first periodic inspection should be performed after 3 years 6 months in service. Thereafter,
subsequent inspections should be performed every 10 years.
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Annex B
(normative)
Description and evaluation of defects and conditions for rejection of
acetylene gas cylinders at time of visual inspection
The content should be prepared by the respective experts and probably depends on the other standards for
periodic inspection
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Annex C
(informative)
Illustration of the top of acetylene cylinders containing monolithic
porous material and tools and clearance gauges
a) Monolithic porous mass without core hole, valve hole filled with felt,
metal screen on top of felt filter
b) Core hole filled with felt, wood or fibrous padding material,

metal screen on top of felt filter in valve hole
c) Core hole filled with granular material, metal screen

on top of felt filter in valve hole
Key
1
2
3
4
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neck ring
controlled clearance
head plate
weld area
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Figure C.1 Diagram of the tops of seamless (left) and welded (right) acetylene cylinders containing
monolithic porous mass: types without pressure relief devices
a) Ellipsoidal/toroidal head with marking on shoulder
b) Ellipsoidal/toroidal head with flange marking
c) Ellipsoidal/toroidal head with collar: marking on collar
Key
1
2
fusible plug (location and quantity can vary)

gap
NOTE
Porous mass may exhibit no core hole or a core hole of varying depths. In all cases, the open space is filled
with felt, fibrous padding material or a granular material. A metal screen is positioned between this material and the valve.
Figure C.2 Diagram of acetylene cylinders with ellipsoidal tops containing monolithic porous mass:
types with pressure relief devices
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Figure C.3 shows examples of top clearance gauges.
Figure C.3 Examples of top clearance gauges for monolithic porous mass
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Annex D
(normative)
Cracks in the porous material
D.1 Figure D.1 a) shows an acetylene cylinder with porous material that shows cracking and crumbling but
that could be acceptable for further service. The cylinder may be further used provided there are no breakouts and the porous material cannot be dislodged.
D.2 Figure D.1 b) shows an acetylene cylinder with a porous material that shows cracking and crumbling and
that shall be rejected.
a) Hairline crack without visible sidewalls
b) Crack with visible sidewalls
Figure D.1 Cracks in the monolithic porous mass of an acetylene cylinder
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Annex E
(informative)
Test date rings for gas cylinders
NOTE
colours.
Systems other than the one specified in Table E.1 are in use, and the same system is used with different
Table E.1 System using colour and shape of rings to identify retest dates
Year
Colour
Shape
2000
Aluminium
Circle
2001
Red
Hexagon
2002
Blue
Hexagon
2003
Yellow
Hexagon
2004
Green
Hexagon
2005
Black
Hexagon
2006
Aluminium
Hexagon
2007
Red
Square
2008
Blue
Square
2009
Yellow
Square
2010
Green
Square
2011
Black
Square
2012
Aluminium
Square
2013
Red
Circle
2014
Blue
Circle
2015
Yellow
Circle
2016
Green
Circle
2017
Black
Circle
2018 a
Aluminium
Circle
2019
Red
Hexagon
2020
Blue
Hexagon
2021
Yellow
Hexagon
2022
Green
Hexagon
2023
Black
Hexagon
2024
Aluminium
Hexagon
The sequence of colour and shape of test date rings is to be

repeated on an 18-year cycle. Hence, 2018 is a repeat of 2000.
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Annex F
Acetylene cylinders manufactured according to National Regulations
(This annex has been taken from the EN standard; the references, see the yellow highlights, need to be
brought on ISO level and actualized)
F.1 Scope
This annex specifies those checks, inspections and tests which should be performed in order to qualify
existing acetylene cylinders, manufactured according to National Regulations, to ensure their conformance to
the TPED for free movement and use between all Member States of the European Union.
The annex does not apply to acetylene cylinders manufactured according to EU Directives 84/525/EEC,
84/526/EEC or 84/527/EEC, or to European Standards for gas cylinder construction.
F.2 Definitions and symbols
: Official stampmark required by the TPED to certify existing gas cylinders conforming to RID/ADR for use
throughout the European Union.
F.3 General recommendations

F.3.1 The owner of the gas cylinders should indicate to the inspection body the types and the number of gas
cylinders presented for qualification.
For each of the cylinders the following information should be made available for documentation and
subsequent calculation:
- manufacturer;
- serial number;
- date of manufacture (cylinder shell and porous mass;
- regulation or specification to which the cylinder was manufactured;
- working pressure;
- test pressure;
- external diameter;
- minimum wall thickness;
- minimum yield stress;
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- water capacity;
- type of porous mass;
- type of solvent;
- maximum acetylene charge;
- tare (A or S or F).
The inspection body should verify that this list contains all the necessary information to clearly define the
cylinder shell and porous mass (see example of production testing certificate for the shell in the relevant
annex of e.g. EN 1964-1, prEN 13322-1 and EN 1975 and for the porous mass in EN 1800, for the above
listed parameters only).
F.3.2 The inspection body should verify that these cylinders are not on any relevant national safety related
recall list. Additionally if any restrictions of use apply they should be maintained for further use.
F.3.3 The inspection body should verify that the wall thickness of the gas cylinders is equal to, or greater
than, the minimum wall thickness, as calculated in accordance with EN 1964-1, prEN 13322-1 or EN 1975, for
the corresponding yield stress of the cylinder.
F.3.4 The inspection body should verify that the manufacturing certificates or equivalent records of the
cylinder shells are available. When manufacturing certificates are not available, the inspection body should
verify that all relevant type testing and manufacturing batch testing have been performed. It should also verify
that the porous mass has been approved to a procedure equivalent to EN 1800, or to ISO 3807-1 or
ISO 3807-2.
F.3.5 The periodic inspection according to this standard should all be performed during the course of the
requalification.
F.4 Special markings

A gas cylinder passing the periodic inspection may only be stamped with the mark
requirements under F.3 have been fully verified.
provided that the
F.5 Inspetion report

The inspection body shall prepare a report for each type of cylinder.
All relevant certifications, new tests and inspections performed should be attached to this report.
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[3]
ISO 7225, Gas cylinders Precautionary labels
[4]
ISO 10297, Gas cylinders Refillable gas cylinder valves Specification and type testing
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Specification
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United Nations
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Comparison of standards for the periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders

Justification for a new work item proposal for the combination of the standards EN 12863 and ISO 10462
Combination of the standards EN 12863 and ISO 10462 to become one standard has the following advantages:
EN 12863 and ISO 10462 have the same scope (periodic inspection of acetylene cylinders) and one advantage simply lies in the reduction of the number of
standards.
Secondly, global harmonization is easier if references to standards would not be different depending on whether a European cylinder or a UN-cylinder is
considered.
Text that is highlighted in grey is text where EN 12863 and ISO 10462 differ (please note that this is just a rough help and not every difference is highlighted in grey).
Text in red and underlined in the proposal for a combined standard is text that is new (neither taken from EN 12863 nor from ISO 10462).
EN 12863:2002/A1:2005 (E)
Title
ISO 10462:2005(E)
Title
Proposal for combined standard

Title
Comment or justification
Transportable gas cylinders Periodic

inspection and maintenance of dissolved
acetylene cylinders
Gas cylinders Transportable cylinders

for dissolved acetylene Periodic
inspection and maintenance
Gas cylinders Acetylene cylinders

Periodic inspection and maintenance
This standard is also applied

to cylinders for solvent free
acetylene (therefore
"dissolved" is not necessary
in the title.
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Acetylene cylinders differ from all other

cylinders transporting compressed or
liquefied gases because they contain a
porous mass and normally a solvent in
which the acetylene stored is dissolved.
However, for special applications there
exist some acetylene cylinders containing a
porous mass and no solvent. For the
periodic inspection cycle, due regard
should be given to the different types of
construction of cylinders and porous
masses. The remainder of this document
should be read considering these
differences.

liquefied gases in that they contain a
porous mass and normally a solvent in
However, for special applications there is
also a limited quantity of acetylene
cylinders containing a porous mass and no
solvent. For the periodic inspection cycle,
due regard is to be given to the different
types of porous masses. The remainder of
this document should be read considering
these differences.

liquefied gases in that they contain a
porous material and normally a solvent in
However, for special applications there
exist some acetylene cylinders containing a
porous material and no solvent. For the
periodic inspection cycle, due regard is to
be given to the different types of
construction of cylinders and porous
materials. The remainder of this document
should be read considering these
differences.
The primary objective of the presence of

the porous mass is to limit an acetylene
decomposition, should it be initiated, and
thus prevent a cylinder incident. If some
porous mass is missing, or if a defect (e.g.
a cavity, crack or void of significant size)
BAM, Cordula Wilrich

the porous mass is to limit an acetylene
porous mass is missing or if a defect (e.g. a
cavity, crack or void of significant size)
exists as a result of breakdown or

the porous material is to limit an acetylene
porous material is missing, or if a defect
(e.g. a cavity, crack or void of significant
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exists as a result of breakdown or

subsidence of the porous mass, then the
decomposition could progress at a rate
which can cause a violent failure of the
cylinder.
subsidence of the porous mass, then the

decomposition could progress at a rate that
could cause an explosion.
size) exists as a result of breakdown or

subsidence of the porous material, then the
decomposition could progress at a rate
which can cause a violent failure of the
cylinder accompanied by an explosion.
The requirements dealt with in this

document are mainly those that are specific
for acetylene cylinders; for more general
requirements related to the periodic
inspection of gas cylinders, reference is
made to the relevant ISO documents.
The periodic inspection of acetylene
cylinders is to be performed only by
competent persons and, in those
jurisdictions requiring it, persons authorized
by the regulatory authority.
Due to the presence of a porous mass in
the cylinder, neither a hydraulic or
pneumatic pressure test, nor a visual
inspection of the internal surface of the
shell can be carried out.
Scope
This European Standard specifies

seamless and welded steel or seamless
aluminium alloy cylinders intended for the
transport of acetylene in cylinders of water
capacity up to 150 l and specifies the
requirements for the periodic inspection
and maintenance of acetylene cylinders,
regardless of the method of manufacture of
the shell.
Scope
The requirements dealt with in this

document are mainly those that are specific
for acetylene cylinders; for more general
requirements related to the periodic
inspection of gas cylinders, reference is
made to the relevant ISO documents.
cylinders is to be performed only by
competent persons and, in those
jurisdictions requiring it, persons authorized
by the regulatory authority.
Due to the presence of a porous material in
the cylinder, neither a hydraulic or
pneumatic pressure test, nor a visual
shell shall be carried out.
Scope
This International Standard specifies the

requirements for periodic inspection of
seamless and welded cylinders
manufactured from steel or aluminium
alloys intended for the transport of
acetylene in cylinders of water capacity up
to 150 l and the requirements for the
periodic inspection and maintenance of
acetylene cylinders, regardless of the
method of manufacture of the shell.
This International Standard specifies the

requirements for the periodic inspection of
acetylene cylinders with and without
solvent.
The standard applies

regardless of the method of
manufacture of the cylinder
shell and therefore does not
have to be mentioned.
This European Standard also applies to

solvent free acetylene cylinders.
This European Standard also specifies a
procedure to qualify existing gas cylinders
for free movement between member states
of the European Union (see annex A).
Normative References
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This European Standard incorporates by

dated or undated reference provisions from
other publications. These normative
references are cited at the appropriate
places in the text, and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references,
subsequent amendments to or revisions of
any of these publications apply to this
European Standard only when incorporated
in it by amendment or revision. For undated
references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
The following referenced documents are

indispensable for the application of this
document. For dated references, only the
edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
The following referenced documents are

indispensable for the application of this
document. For dated references, only the
edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
ISO 3807-1:2000, Cylinders for acetylene

Basic requirements Part 1: Cylinders
without fusible plugs
ISO 3807-1, Cylinders for acetylene

Basic requirements, Part 1: Cylinders
without fusible plugs

with fusible plugs
ISO 3807-2, Cylinders for acetylene

Basic requirements, Part 2: Cylinders with
fusible plugs
ISO 13341, Transportable gas cylinders

Fitting of valves to gas cylinders
ISO 13769, Gas cylinders Stamp

marking
ISO 13769, Gas cylinders Stamp

marking
ISO 25760, Gas cylinders Operational

procedures for the safe removal of valves
from gas cylinders
EN 1800:1998, Transportable gas cylinders

Acetylene cylinders Basic
requirements and definitions.
EN 1089-1, Transportable gas cylinders
Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG)
Part 1: Stampmarking.
Gas cylinder identification (excluding LPG)
Part 2: Precautionary labels.
ISO 22434, Transportable gas cylinders Inspection and maintenance of cylinder

valves

Cylinder identification Part 3: Colour
coding system.
EN ISO 13341, Transportable gas cylinders
Fitting of valves to gas cylinders
(ISO 13341:1997).
For the purposes of this European

Standard, the following terms and
definitions apply.
3.1
cylinder shell
pressure vessel manufactured for storage
and transport and suitable for containing a
porous mass, a solvent, where relevant,
and acetylene
For the purposes of this document, the

following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
acetylene bundle
transportable unit consisting of two or more
acetylene cylinders manifolded together
within a rigid frame, equipped with all
necessary equipment for filling and
emptying in the assembled state
To be updated in line with definitions in

other standards for acetylene cylinders
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A definition for an acetylene

bundle is probably not
needed and not referred to
later in the document.
The definition for a
competent person could be
worded as a combination of
the definition from ISO 10462
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3.2
complete cylinder
3.2
acetylene cylinder
pressure vessel manufactured and suitable
for transport of acetylene, containing a
porous mass and solvent (where
applicable) for acetylene with valve and
other accessories fixed to the cylinder
cylinder shell ready to be charged with

acetylene gas, which is complete with porous
mass, solvent where relevant, saturation gas,
valve, and any valve protection permanently
fixed to the cylinder shell
3.3
porous mass
single or multi-component substance
introduced into, or formed in the cylinder
shell, in order to fill it and due to its porosity
allow the absorption of the solvent and
acetylene gas. The porous mass can be of
two types
a) a non-monolithic porous substance

consisting of granular, fibrous or similar
substances without the addition of any
binding materials;
b) a monolithic porous substance
consisting of materials having reacted to
form a compact product or of materials
connected together through a binding
compound(s). This type of porous
substance may be manufactured with a
controlled clearance between the shell and
the substance (see annex D)
3.4
porosity
ratio expressed in percentage of the volume
of the solvent, which can be filled in the
cylinder equipped with the porous mass, to
the water capacity of this cylinder without
porous mass (determined according to
annex B of EN 1800:1998)
3.5
solvent
liquid which is absorbed by the porous mass
and is capable of dissolving and releasing the
acetylene gas
3.6
saturation gas
mass of acetylene dissolved in the solvent in
the cylinder at atmospheric pressure and
NOTE 1
For solvent-free acetylene
cylinders, see Clause 6 of ISO 3807-1:2000 or
ISO 3807-2:2000.
NOTE 2
When there is no risk of ambiguity,
the word cylinder is used.
3.3
acetylene/solvent ratio
ratio of the maximum acetylene content to
the specified solvent content
3.4
competent authority
any national body or authority designated
or otherwise recognized as such for any
purpose in connection with this
International Standard
3.5
competent person
person who by a combination of training,
experience and supervision is able to make
objective judgments on the subject
3.6
complete cylinder
cylinder shell ready to be charged with
acetylene gas that is complete with porous
mass, solvent (where applicable),
saturation gas (where applicable), valve
and any valve protection permanently fixed
to the cylinder shell
3.7
cylinder shell
pressure vessel manufactured and suitable
for receiving and containing a porous mass
and to be filled as an acetylene cylinder
3.8
manufacturer
company responsible for filling the cylinder
shell with porous mass and which generally
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and the Note in chapter 4.1
of EN 12863.:
"person who has the
necessary technical
knowledge, experience and
authority to assess materials
for use with gases and is
able to make objective
judgments on the subject. A
competent person will also
normally be formally qualified
in an appropriate technical
discipline."
A definition for
acetylene/solvent ratio is not
needed and not referred to at
any point.
A definition for a competent
authority is given in the
Orange Book and ADR. Is it
meaningful to give a
definition here as well?
A definition for the maximum
acetylene content is not
needed since the standard
does not refer to it at any
point.
A definition for the maximum
permissible settled pressure
is not needed since the
standard does not refer to it
at any point.
A definition for the porosity is
not needed since the
standard does not refer to it
at any point.
We are not sure whether
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15 C
prepares it for the first charge of acetylene

3.9
maximum acetylene content
specified maximum mass of acetylene the
cylinder is designed to contain
3.7
tare weight
for acetylene cylinders the tare weight is
expressed by indicating weights
corresponding to:
3.7.1
tare A
sum of the empty weight of the cylinder
shell, the porous mass, the specified mass
of solvent, the valve and the mass of all
other parts which are permanently attached
(e.g. by clamping or bolting) to the cylinder
when it is going to be filled
3.7.2
tare S
TARE A plus the weight of acetylene
required to saturate the solvent at
atmospheric pressure and at a temperature
of 15 C
3.7.3
tare F
for solvent free acetylene cylinders the tare
weight is expressed by indicating a TARE
F, where TARE F of an acetylene cylinder
is TARE A minus the weight of solvent
NOTE 1
Maximum acetylene content is
expressed in kilograms.
NOTE 2
When a solvent is used, it includes
the saturation gas.
here by "thermocouple"
actually a fusible plug is
meant.
A definition for the water
capacity is not needed since
the standard does not refer
to it at any point.
3.10
maximum permissible settled pressure
maximum permissible gauge pressure, at a
uniform temperature of 15 C, in a cylinder
containing the maximum acetylene content
and the specified solvent content
NOTE
Maximum permissible settled
pressure is expressed in bar.
3.11
porosity
ratio of the total volume (water capacity) of
the cylinder shell minus the volume of the
solid material of the porous mass, to the
water capacity of the cylinder shell
NOTE
Porosity is expressed as a
percentage.
3.12
porous mass
porous substance
single or multi-component material
introduced or formed in the cylinder shell in
order to fill it and that, due to its porosity,
allows the absorption of the solvent and
acetylene gas solution
NOTE
The porous mass may be monolithic
or non-monolithic. Monolithic porous mass
consists of a solid product typically obtained by
reacting materials or by bonding materials
together with a binder. Non-monolithic porous
mass consists typically of granular, fibrous or
similar materials without addition of a binder.
3.13
solvent
liquid that is absorbed by the porous mass
and is capable of dissolving and releasing
the acetylene
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NOTE
The following abbreviations are
used:
A for acetone;
DMF for dimethylformamide.
3.14
tare weight
reference mass of the acetylene cylinder
with the specified amount of solvent
NOTE 1
Tare weight is expressed in
kilograms.
NOTE 2
This is further specified in
accordance with 3.14.1, 3.14.2 or 3.14.3.
NOTE 3
For cylinders with solvent, the tare
weight is expressed by indicating either one or
both of the masses corresponding to tare A and
tare S. For solvent-free acetylene cylinders, the
tare weight is expressed by indicating a tare F.
For the tare weight used for cylinders in
bundles, see ISO 3807-1 or ISO 3807-2, 7.5.3.
3.14.1
tare A
sum of empty mass of the cylinder shell,
the mass of the porous substance (see
3.12), the specified mass of solvent, the
mass of any coating (e.g. paint) used in
service, the mass of the valve including
thermocouple where fitted, any fixed valve
guard and the mass of all other parts that
are permanently attached (e.g. by clamping
or bolt fixing) to the cylinder when it is
presented for filling
3.14.2
tare S
tare A plus the acetylene mass required to
saturate the solvent at normal atmospheric
pressure (1,013 bar) and at a temperature
of 15 C (saturation gas)
NOTE
Tare S is expressed in kilograms.
3.14.3
tare F
tare A minus the specified mass of solvent
3.15
total weight
total mass equal to tare A (or tare F for
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solvent-free cylinders) plus the maximum

acetylene content
NOTE
Total weight is expressed in
kilograms.
3.16
water capacity (cylinder shell volume)
actual capacity of the cylinder shell,
measured by filling the shell with water
NOTE 1
Water capacity is expressed in
litres.
NOTE 2
The cylinder shell is defined as
being empty of any porous mass, see 3.7.
4
4.1
General

cylinders shall be carried out only by
competent and trained persons who shall
ensure that the cylinders are fit for
continued safe use.
4
4.1
no equivalent in ISO 10462
General

cylinders shall be carried out only by
competent and trained persons who shall
ensure that the cylinders are fit for
continued safe use.
NOTE A competent person is a person

who has the necessary technical
knowledge, experience and authority to
assess and approve materials for use with
gases and to define any special conditions
of use that are necessary. Such a person
will also normally be formally qualified in an
appropriate technical discipline.
The information regarding

the competent person EN
12863 as given in the Note to
the left should be given in the
definitions (as it is done in
ISO 10462 anyway).
Due to the presence of a porous material in

the cylinder neither a pressure test
(hydraulic or pneumatic) nor a visual
shell is required by this standard.
Due to the presence of a porous mass in

the cylinder neither a pressure test
(hydraulic or pneumatic) nor a visual
shell, is required by this standard.
Where cylinders are manufactured
according to National Regulations and are
intended to be qualified under the
Transportable Pressure Equipment
Directive (TPED) for free movement and
use between member states of the
European Union, additional requirements
are specified in annex A.
4.2
Intervals between periodic
4.2
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inspections
ISO 10462:2005(E)
inspections

inspections
A cylinder shall fall due for a periodic

inspection on its first receipt by a filler after
the expiry of the interval of 5 years in the
case of non-monolithic massed cylinders,
or 10 years in the case of monolithic
massed cylinders.
A cylinder shall be due for periodic

inspection on its first receipt by a filler after
the expiry of the interval in accordance with
the requirements of the United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations or
as specified by national or international
authorities (see examples in Annex A).
A cylinder is due for periodic inspection on

its first receipt by a filler after the expiry of
the interval in accordance with the
requirements of the United Nations
Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations or
as specified by national or international
authorities (see Annex A).
The wording in EN 12863 is

incorrect: The initial
inspection is carried out
before the cylinder is placed
on the market and not after
the cylinder already has been
in service.
Provided the cylinder has been subjected

to normal conditions of use and has not
been subjected to abusive and abnormal
conditions rendering the cylinder unsafe,
there is no general requirement for the user
to return a gas cylinder before the contents
have been used even though the
inspection interval may have lapsed.
However an additional first periodic

inspection for cylinders that are newly filled
with porous material is recommended as
follows:
a) Non-monolithic porous materials:
2 years
b) Monolithic porous materials:
It is the responsibility of the owner or user

to submit the cylinder for a periodic
inspection and test within the interval
specified by national or international
authorities, or as specified in the relevant
cylinder design standard if this is shorter.
After the first periodic inspection according

to either a) or b), the normal period as
stated in Annex A shall apply.
5
5.1
NOTE These intervals conform to the

current RID/ADR regulations.
However additional initial inspection
requirements for newly massed cylinders
are required as follows:
a) Non-monolithic mass
For all newly massed cylinders an initial
inspection according to this standard shall
be either before 2 years in service or
before the first fill after the 2 years have
elapsed.
b) Monolithic masses
For all newly massed cylinders an initial
inspection according to this standard shall be
either before 3 years in service or before the
first fill after the 3 years have elapsed.
After the initial inspection according to

either a) or b), the normal period as stated
above shall apply.
been subjected to abusive or abnormal
to return a gas cylinder before the content
has been used, even though the test
interval may have lapsed.
5
5.1
Preparation of gas cylinder

Removal of gas
Preparation of gas cylinder

Removal of gas
3 years

been subjected to abusive or abnormal
to return a gas cylinder before the content
has been used, even though the inspection
interval may have lapsed.
5.1
Before proceeding with the inspection,
cylinders shall be depressurised of gas.
Cylinders shall be checked for pressure

cylinders shall be depressurized of gas.
Cylinders shall be checked for pressure
Since the inspection intervals

for the first periodic
inspection are different from
those required by the Orange
Book or the ADR they cannot
be requirements and must be
given as recommendations.
Preparation of the acetylene

cylinder
Removal of gas

cylinders shall be depressurized of gas.
Cylinders shall be checked for pressure,
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Important safety information

should not be given in a note
(as it is done at other places
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both before and after depressurisation.

Depressurization shall be carried out in a
safe manner having due regard to the
characteristics of acetylene.
Depressurisation shall be carried out over a
period long enough to ensure a removal of
all acetylene, except saturation gas
(see clause 3.6). Precautions shall be
taken because variations in temperature
influence the quantity of acetylene in the
form of saturation gas.
both before and after depressurization.

Depressurization shall be carried out over a
period long enough to ensure removal of all
acetylene, except saturation gas.
Precautions shall be taken because
variations in temperature influence the
quantity of acetylene in the form of
saturation gas.
both before and after depressurization.

Depressurization shall be carried out over a
period long enough to ensure removal of all
acetylene, except saturation gas.
Precautions shall be taken because
variations in temperature influence the
quantity of acetylene in the form of
saturation gas.
as well).
NOTE The absence of a positive pressure

reading does not clearly indicate the
absence of excess gas due to the
possibility of a blocked valve (see annex
B).
The absence of a positive pressure reading

does not clearly indicate the absence of
excess gas due to the possibility of a
blocked valve (see Annex B).
The absence of a positive pressure reading

does not clearly indicate the absence of
excess gas due to the possibility of a
blocked valve (see ISO 25760). In case of
any doubts regarding the efficiency of the
depressurisation cycle, the cylinder shall be
weighed.
In case of any doubts regarding the

efficiency of the depressurisation cycle, the
cylinder shall be weighed.
A cylinder weighing greater than the tare
weight (see 3.7) stamped on the cylinder is
not always a clear indication of the
presence of excess gas. Consideration
should be given to the possibility of
contamination, such as an excess of
solvent or the ingress of water.
A cylinder weighing less than or equal to
the stamped tare weight is not always a
clear indication of the absence of gas
under pressure. Consideration should be
given to factors such as a possible solvent
shortage or external corrosion causing a
loss of shell weight.
5.2
Preparation for external visual

inspection
Each cylinder shall be cleaned and have all

loose coatings, corrosion products, tar, oil
or other foreign matter removed from its
external surface by a suitable method, e. g.
In case of any doubts regarding the

efficiency of the depressurization cycle, the
cylinder should be weighed.
A cylinder weighing more than the tare
weight (see 3.14) stamped on the cylinder
is not always a clear indication of the
presence of excess gas. Some relevant
factors that have to be considered include
a possible excess of solvent or
contamination with water, etc.
A cylinder weighing less than or equal to
the stamped tare weight is not always a
clear indication of the absence of gas
under pressure. Some relevant factors that
have to be considered include a possible
solvent shortage and external corrosion
causing a loss of shell weight.
5.2

inspection
When necessary, the cylinder shall be

cleaned and have all loose coatings,
corrosion products, tar, oil or other foreign
matter removed from its external surface by
If a cylinder weighs more than the tare

weight (see 3.x) stamped on the cylinder,
this is not always a clear indication for the
presence of excess gas. Some relevant
factors that have to be considered are a
possible excess of solvent or contamination
with water, etc.
If a cylinder weighs less than or equal to
the stamped tare weight, this is not always
a clear indication for the absence of gas
under pressure. Some relevant factors that
have to be considered are a possible
solvent shortage or external corrosion
causing a loss of shell weight.
5.2

inspection
Each cylinder shall be cleaned and have all

loose coatings, corrosion products, tar, oil
or other foreign matter removed from its
external surface by a suitable method, e. g.
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by brushing, shot blasting (under closely

controlled conditions to ensure that there is
no leakage of acetylene into the brushing
or shot blasting cabinet) water jet abrasive
cleaning, chemical cleaning or other
methods. Care shall be taken at all times to
avoid damaging the cylinder and pressure
relief devices where fitted.
a suitable method, e.g. by brushing, shotblasting (under closely controlled

conditions to ensure that there is no
leakage of acetylene into the brushing or
shot-blasting cabinet), water jet abrasive
suitable methods. The method used to
clean the cylinder shall be a validated,
controlled process. Care shall be taken at
all times to avoid damaging the cylinder
and pressure relief devices where fitted or
removing excess amounts of cylinder wall
(See Annex C).
by brushing, shot blasting (under closely

controlled conditions to ensure that there is
no leakage of acetylene into the brushing
or shot blasting cabinet), water jet abrasive
suitable methods. Care shall be taken at all
times to avoid damaging the cylinder and
pressure relief devices where fitted or
removing excess amounts of cylinder wall.
The external visual inspection in

accordance with 6.1 can be carried out at
this stage.
NOTE: Shot-blasting is a process utilizing iron

shot of various sizes. It is not to be confused
with or referred to as sand blasting, grit blasting
or other more aggressive processes that
remove a significant amount of the base metal
or metallic coatings, which should not be used.
NOTE The external visual inspection, in

accordance with 6.1, can be carried out at
this stage
NOTE
Shot-blasting is a process utilizing
iron shot of various sizes. It is not to be
confused with or referred to as sand blasting,
grit blasting or other more aggressive processes
that remove a significant amount of the base
metal or metallic coatings, which should not be
used.
5.3
Valve removal
5.3
Valve removal
The external visual inspection, in

accordance with 6.1, can be carried out at
this stage.
5.3
Before removing the valve from an

acetylene cylinder it shall be determined
that the cylinder has been completely
depressurised as described in 5.1. If there
is any reason to believe that a valve is
blocked (e.g. the lack of an audible release
of gas when opening the valve) and that
the cylinder may still contain residual gas
under pressure, checks shall be made e.g.
by introducing an inert gas at a pressure
lower than 5 bar and observing its
discharge.
Before removing the valve from an

acetylene cylinder, it shall be determined
that the cylinder has been completely
depressurized as described in 5.1. If there
is any reason to believe that a valve is
blocked, e.g. the lack of an audible release
of gas when opening the valve, and that
the cylinder may still contain residual gas
under pressure, checks shall be made, e.g.
by introducing an inert gas at a pressure
lower than 5 bar and observing its
discharge.
If it is found that the valve is obstructed,

then a suitable method shall be employed
to remove the gas or the valve, taking into
consideration the design of the valve and
ensuring that all necessary precautions are
If it is found that the valve is obstructed,

then a suitable method shall be employed
to remove the gas or the valve, taking into
consideration the design of the valve and
taking all necessary precautions having
Removal of the valve
For removal of the valve see ISO 25760.

The cylinders should not be left open or
without valves longer than necessary for
the inspection.
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taken having due regard to the hazards

that can result from an uncontrolled
operation (see annex B). Devalving shall
take place in the open or in a ventilated
area. The temperature of the cylinder when
removing the valve should be close to the
ambient temperature within the inspection
area, so as to avoid either excess venting
of residual gas or ingress of air.
due regard to the hazards that can result

from an uncontrolled operation (see
Annex B). De-valving shall take place in the
open or in a ventilated area. The
temperature of the cylinder when removing
the valve should be close to the ambient
temperature to avoid either excess venting
of residual gas from the cylinder or ingress
of air into the cylinder.
NOTE The cylinders should not be left

open or without valves longer than
necessary for the inspection.
NOTE
The cylinders should not be left open
or without valves longer than necessary for the
inspection.
5.4
5.4
Removal of neck/core hole

filters
Acetylene cylinders usually contain neck

filters/core hole packing, consisting of filter
(or metallic gauze) and felts. Neck filters
and packing materials, placed between the
top of the porous mass and the base of the
valve stem, shall be removed, as
appropriate, to enable an inspection of the
porous mass in accordance with the
inspection requirements of the porous
mass manufacturer or the inspection body.
Some porous mass manufacturers equip
monolithic mass acetylene cylinders with a
wooden plug, which forms an integral part
of the porous mass. This plug, which is
situated below the neck filter (or metallic
gauze), shall be left intact and not removed
for the purpose of the visual examination,
provided that the wooden plug is in the
right position, permitting the measurement
of the gap in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. If on a previous
inspection the wooden plug has been
tampered with or removed by mistake or is
not in the right position this plug shall be
replaced with a new one in line with the
porous mass manufacturer's

filters

filters/core hole packing consisting of
filter/gauze and felts. Neck filters and
packing materials placed between the top
of the porous mass and the base of the
valve stem shall be removed, as
appropriate, to enable an adequate
inspection of the porous mass in
accordance with the inspection
requirements of the porous mass
manufacturer. When the inspection
requirements cannot be established, a
competent person shall define such
inspection requirements. For various types
of neck/core hole filters see Annex D.
Some porous mass manufacturers equip
monolithic mass acetylene cylinders with
wooden plugs, which form an integral part
of the porous mass. These plugs, which
are situated below the neck filter/gauze
arrangement, shall be left intact and not
removed for the purpose of the visual
examination if the wooden plug is in the
right position permitting the measurement
of the gap in accordance with the
manufacturer's instruction. If on a previous
5.4

filters

filters/core hole packings consisting of filter
or metallic gauze and felts. Neck filters and
packing materials placed between the top
of the porous material and the base of the
valve stem shall be removed, as
appropriate, to enable an adequate
inspection of the porous material in
accordance with the inspection
requirements of the porous material
manufacturer. For various types of
neck/core hole filters see Annex C.
If the inspection
requirements cannot be
established (see grey text of
ISO 10462 to the left) the
cylinder shall not be
inspected (and therefore not
pass the test) at all
Some porous material manufacturers equip

acetylene cylinders containing a monolithic
porous material with wooden plugs, which
form an integral part of the porous material.
These plugs, which are situated below the
neck filter or gauze arrangement, shall be
left intact and not removed for the purpose
of the visual examination provided the
wooden plug is in the correct position
permitting the measurement of the gap in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. If during a previous inspection
the wooden plug has been tampered with
or removed by mistake or is not in the
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approval/specification.
inspection the wooden plug has been

tampered with or removed by mistake, this
plug shall be replaced in accordance with
the porous mass manufacturer's
instructions.
correct position this plug shall be replaced

with a new one in accordance with the
porous material manufacturer's
specification.
Special care shall always be taken when

removing filters or packing material in view
of the possibility of some restrictions at the
neck with residual pressure underneath,
which, if suddenly released, can blow the
filter out with some of the porous substance
and can cause injury.
NOTE The presence of fine carbon
powder or other contaminants on the filters
or packing material is indicative of a
flashback having occurred.
6
6.1

Inspection procedure
The external surface of each cylinder shall

be inspected for:
a) dents, cuts, gouges, bulges, cracks,
laminations (as defined in Table C.1) or
excessive base wear;
b) heat damage, torch or electric arc burns
(as defined in Table C.1);
c) corrosion (as defined in Table C.2);
d) other defects such as illegible or
unauthorised stamp markings,
unauthorised additions or modifications
(see Table C.1);
e) integrity of all permanent attachments.
Damaged valve guards, threaded neck
rings and foot rings may be repaired or
replaced as appropriate. No welding or any
heat shall be directly applied to the
pressure containing part of the cylinder. If
welding is performed on a non-pressureBAM, Cordula Wilrich

which, if suddenly released, might blow the
filter out with some of the porous substance
and cause injury. The presence of fine
carbon powder on the filters or packing
material could indicate a flashback has
occurred.
6
6.1


which, if suddenly released, can blow the
filter out with some of the porous material
and can cause injury.
Note
The presence of soot on the filters or
packing material indicates that a flashback
might have occurred.
6
6.1


be inspected for
1. dents, cuts, gouges, bulges, cracks,
laminations (see Table C.1) and
excessive removal of material from the
cylinder base;
2. heat damage, torch or electric-arc
burns (see Table C.1);
3. corrosion (see Table C.2);
4. other defects such as illegible, incorrect
or unauthorized stamp markings, or
unauthorized additions or modifications
(see Table C.1); and
5. integrity of all permanent attachments
(see Table C.2).

be inspected for
a) dents, cuts, gouges, bulges, cracks,
laminations (see Table B.1) and
excessive removal of material from the
cylinder base;
b) heat damage, torch or electric-arc burns
(see Table B.1);
c) corrosion (see Table B.2);
d) other defects such as illegible, incorrect
or unauthorized stamp markings, or
unauthorized additions or modifications
(see Table B.1);
e) integrity of all permanent attachments
(see Table B.2).

rings and footrings can be repaired or

rings and foot rings may be repaired or
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the external visual inspection
whereas the inspection
procedure is the hole
process, therefore the
headline as given in the ISOstandard is correct.
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containing part of the cylinder, due care

shall be taken with regard to the presence
of acetylene and solvent.
pressure containing part of the cylinder.
pressure containing part of the cylinder. If

welding is performed on a non-pressurecontaining part of the cylinder, due care
shall be taken with regard to the presence
of acetylene and solvent.
For rejection criteria, see annex C.

Cylinders no longer suitable for future
service shall be rendered unserviceable (as
defined in clause 10).
For rejection criteria, see Annex C.

service shall be rendered unserviceable
(see Clause 10).
For rejection criteria, see Annex B.

service shall be rendered unserviceable
(see Clause 9).
6.2
Examination of the porous

mass
6.2.1 General
6.2
Following 5.4, the porous mass shall be

examined for the presence of visible
contamination or other defects which could
affect the suppression of an acetylene
decomposition. The examination shall be
performed, where necessary, by the
appropriate use of special spark-resistant
tools such as metal wire probes, rods,
feeler or clearance gauges (see annex D)
to check the firmness and the presence of
voids or other defects in the mass. 6.2.2 to
6.2.4 give the rejection criteria. Care shall
be taken to ensure that the porous mass is
not damaged by the inspection tools.
Subject to the requirements of 5.4, the

porous mass shall be examined for the
presence of visible contamination or other
defects that could affect the suppression of
an acetylene decomposition. The
examination shall be performed by
appropriate use of special spark resistant
tools such as metal wire probes, rods,
feeler or clearance gauges to check the
firmness and the presence of voids or other
defects in the mass (see Annex E).
Subclauses 6.2.1 to 6.2.3 give the rejection
criteria. Care shall be taken to ensure that
the porous mass is not damaged by the
inspection tools. See Table C.1, flash back.
6.2.2 Contamination
6.2.1 Contamination
6.2.1 Contamination
The porous mass shall be checked visually

for contamination such as the presence of
significant fine carbon powder and water,
or oil deposits or if there has been a
discolouration of the porous mass.
Depending on the level of such
contamination, the competent person shall
decide if the porous mass is to be rejected.
The porous mass shall be checked visually

for contamination such as the presence of
significant fine carbon powder (see 5.4),
water, or oil deposits or whether there has
been a discoloration of the porous mass.
Depending on the level of contamination for
any of those listed above, the competent
person shall decide if the porous mass is to
be rejected.
The porous material shall be checked

visually for contamination such as the
presence of soot, water or oil deposits or if
there has been a discoloration of the
porous material. Depending on the level of
such contamination, the competent person
shall decide if the porous material is to be
rejected.
In addition an unusual smell is a sign for
contamination.
6.2.3 Monolithic masses Cracking,

crumbling or cavitation
6.2.2 Monolithic masses Cracking

or crumbling
6.2.2 Monolithic porous materials

Cracking, crumbling or

mass
6.2

material
After removal of neck/core hole filters

according to 5.4, the porous material shall
be examined for the presence of visible
contamination or other defects that could
affect the suppression of an acetylene
decomposition. The examination shall be
performed by appropriate use of special
spark resistant tools such as metal wire
probes, rods, feeler or clearance gauges
(see Annex F) to check the firmness and
the presence of voids or other defects in
the porous material. The rejection criteria
are given in 6.2.1 to 6.2.3. Care shall be
taken to ensure that the porous material is
not damaged by the inspection tools.
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cavitation
and
6.2.3 Cavitation or compaction

The visual inspection shall verify that the
porous mass shows:
6.22
Monolithic masses - Cracking or
crumbling

porous material shows:
a) no excessive top clearance (gap

between the top of the cylinder and the
monolithic porous mass);
The maximum gap between the top
of the cylinder and the monolithic
porous mass shall not exceed that in the
type approval, if specified, for that
cylinder. Those gaps up to the
maximum used in the type approval
tests shall apply. If at a later stage,
cylinders with other gap sizes pass the
requirements of the backfire test as in
EN 1800, and are approved, then these
gap sizes may also apply. If top
clearance specification or guidance is
not available for a given cylinder, the
gap size shall not exceed 2 mm for an
asbestos free porous mass and 5 mm
for all other monolithic masses.

porous mass shows no excessive top
clearance (gap between the top of the
cylinder and the monolithic porous mass),
and no excessive cracking or crumbling.
Cylinders with masses that show cracking
or crumbling less than 1 mm width when
they do not incorporate break outs or
dislodging of the mass are acceptable.
Small break outs in the top of the cylinder
neck/shoulder area are acceptable as long
as the maximum gap is not exceeded at
any point. See examples in Annex E in
Figure E.1 a) and Figure E.1 b).
a) no excessive top clearance (gap

between the top of the cylinder and the
monolithic porous material);
The maximum top clearance
between the cylinder shell and the
monolithic porous material shall not
exceed that in the type approval, if
specified. Those gaps up to the
maximum given in the type approval
shall apply. If at a later stage, cylinders
with other top clearance sizes pass the
requirements of the backfire test as
described ISO 3807, and are approved,
then these top clearance sizes apply. If
a top clearance specification or
guidance is not available for a given
cylinder, the top clearance size shall not
exceed 2 mm for an asbestos free
porous material and 5 mm for all other
monolithic porous materials.
b)
c)
no excessive cracking;
Only small cracks without visible
flanks are acceptable for all masses,
provided that they do not incorporate
break outs and do not allow the mass to
dislodge. This can be checked by
applying a gentle lateral load with a
gloved finger. Porous masses with
cracks with visible flanks are not
acceptable and shall be rejected (for
examples see Annex F).
no excessive crumbling;
Crumbling of the porous mass is
acceptable if it is arising from the collar
of the porous mass only and if it is so
little that the maximum allowed gap is
not exceeded at any point. Small break
6.2.3
Cavitation or compaction
The maximum gap between the top of the

cylinder and the monolithic porous mass
shall not exceed that specified in the type
approval for that cylinder. Only those gaps
up to the maximum used in the type
approval tests shall apply. If such data is
unavailable for cylinders manufactured with
monolithic asbestos-containing mass, the
gap shall not exceed 5 mm and for
cylinders with monolithic asbestos-free
porous mass, the gap shall not exceed
2 mm. If at a later stage, cylinders with
other gap sizes pass the requirements of
the flashback test and are approved, then
these gap sizes may also apply.
If the cylinder is equipped with a wooden
plug (see 5.4) it shall be checked by
applying a gentle load that the plug is firmly
fixed in its position and there is no
significant lateral movement.
Additionally, the porous mass shall be
b) no excessive cracking;
Only small cracks without visible
flanks are acceptable for all porous
materials, provided that they do not
incorporate break outs and do not allow
the material to dislodge This can be
checked by applying a gentle lateral
load with a gloved finger. Porous
materials with cracks with visible flanks
are not acceptable and shall be rejected
(for examples see Annex D).
c) no excessive crumbling;
Crumbling of the porous material is
acceptable if it is arising from the collar
of the porous material only and if it is so
little that the maximum allowed top
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outs in the top of the cylinder
neck/shoulder area are acceptable and
may be repaired by a method validated
and approved by the mass
manufacturer, e.g. by backfire test.
Cylinders with masses that show
crumbling in excess of the allowable
shall be rejected.
d)
ISO 10462:2005(E)

clearance is not exceeded at any point.
Small break outs in the top of the
cylinder neck/shoulder area are
acceptable and may be repaired by a
method validated and endorsed by the
porous material manufacturer, e.g. by
backfire testing. Cylinders with porous
materials that show crumbling in excess
of the allowable shall be rejected.
checked to ensure that there is no

significant lateral movement. Cylinders
showing cavitation or significant lateral
movement shall be rejected.
Non-monolithic porous masses that show
cavitation or compaction, or a loss of
compaction shall be rejected or repaired in
accordance with 6.3.
no void or cavities.
The porous mass shall be checked
to ensure that there are no voids or
cavities between the porous mass and
the cylinder wall by verifying there is no
lateral movement. A cylinder that
demonstrates lateral movement of
porous mass shall be rejected.
d) no void or cavities.
The porous material shall be
checked to ensure that there are no
voids or cavities between the porous
material and the cylinder wall by
verifying there is no lateral movement. A
cylinder that demonstrates lateral
movement of porous material shall be
rejected.

plug (see 5.4) it shall be checked, by
applying a gentle load to ensure that the
plug is firmly fixed in its position and there
is no lateral movement of the wooden plug.
There may be a tolerance of 1 mm
between the porous mass and the wooden
plug.

plug (see 5.4) it shall be checked, by
applying a gentle load, that the plug is
firmly fixed in its position and there is no
lateral movement of the wooden plug. In no
case, the wooden plug shall be removed
during the inspection.
6.2.4 Non-monolithic masses Compaction
6.2.3 Non-monolithic porous

materials - Compaction
Non-monolithic porous masses which have

been subjected to compaction, or exhibit a
loss of compaction shall be rejected, or
repaired in accordance with 6.6.
Non-monolithic porous masses that show

cavitation or compaction, or a loss of
Non-monolithic porous materials that show

6.6
6.3
6.3
Repair of non-monolithic
porous mass
porous mass
porous materials
(6.3 and 6.4 are shown below beneath to

the corresponding chapter of ISO 10462)
A non-monolithic mass that has been
rejected due to compaction shall only be
repaired if the repair does not impair the
A non-monolithic mass that has been

rejected due to cavitation shall only be
This chapter and the

following are just at different
places in the European
standard but probably (from
a chronological point of view)
are better located as in ISO
10462.
A non-monolithic material that has been

rejected due to compaction shall only be
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safety of the cylinder in operation.
safety of the cylinder.
safety of the cylinder.
The repair of a non-monolithic mass shall

be performed according to the instructions
of the porous mass manufacturer or, if
these cannot be obtained, to instructions of
the competent person and the method to
be used shall be verified by testing in
accordance with EN 1800. The quantity of
material added shall be recorded, the tare
weight of the cylinder adjusted as
appropriate, and the stamp marking
adjusted accordingly.
The repair of a non-monolithic mass shall

be performed according to the instructions
of the porous mass manufacturer or
according to the instructions of a
competent person, and the method to be
used shall be verified by testing in
accordance with ISO 3807-1 or ISO 38072. The quantity of material added shall be
recorded, the tare weight of the cylinder
adjusted as appropriate and the stamp
marking adjusted accordingly.
The repair of a non-monolithic material

shall be performed by the porous material
manufacturer.
The quantity of porous material added shall
be recorded, the tare weight of the cylinder
adjusted as appropriate, and the stamp
marking adjusted accordingly.
A cylinder, which contains a rejected

porous mass which is not suitable for repair
in accordance with this clause, shall be
rendered unserviceable or may be
considered for use with the porous mass
replaced according to 6.7.
A cylinder that contains a rejected porous

mass that is not suitable for repair in
accordance with this clause shall be
rendered unserviceable or its porous mass
shall be replaced according to 6.4.
6.7
6.4
Replacement of porous mass
Replacement of porous mass
6.4
Replacement of the porous

material
If the porous mass is no longer acceptable

but the external condition of the shell is
satisfactory, then either the existing porous
mass shall be replaced and the shell
reused or the complete cylinder shall be
made unserviceable.
If the porous material is no longer

acceptable but the external condition of the
cylinder shell is satisfactory, then either the
existing porous material shall be replaced,
or the complete cylinder shall be made
unserviceable.
The removal of the existing porous mass

and the solvent shall be carried out in a
safe manner and the cylinder thoroughly
cleaned and inspected. Care shall be taken
if the porous mass contains asbestos.
The removal of the existing porous mass

safe manner and the cylinder shall be
thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Special
care shall be taken if the porous mass
contains asbestos.
The removal of the existing porous material

safe manner and the cylinder shall be
thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Special
care shall be taken if the porous material
contains asbestos.
The internal surface of the cylinder shall be

examined for corrosion or other visible
defects and, if the shell is found to be
satisfactory, it shall be permissible to
introduce a new porous mass (see
Annex C). Each cylinder shall be
hydraulically tested at the stamped test
The internal surface of the cylinder shell

shall be examined for corrosion or other
visible defects and the cylinder shall be
hydraulically tested at the stamped test
pressure by a competent person. If the
cylinder shell is found to be satisfactory, it
is permissible to newly introduce porous
Since the same porous

material is to be added, this
generally can only be done
by the porous material
manufacturer (and not
according to his instructions)
A cylinder which contains a rejected porous

material which is not suitable for repair in
accordance with this clause shall be
rendered unserviceable (see clause 9) or
its porous material shall be replaced
according to 6.4.
If the porous mass is no longer acceptable

but the external condition of the cylinder
shell is satisfactory, then either the existing
porous mass shall be replaced, and the
cylinder shell reused, or the complete
cylinder shall be made unserviceable.
The internal surface of the cylinder shall be

examined for corrosion or other visible
defects and if the cylinder shell is found to
be satisfactory, it is permissible to
introduce a new porous mass. Each
cylinder shall be hydraulically tested at the
stamped test pressure by a competent
person prior to reintroducing the new
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approved porous mass.
pressure by a competent person prior to

reintroducing the new approved porous
mass. The marking shall be updated
accordingly. See ISO 13769.
material.
If a different porous mass is employed the

original porous mass manufacturer's
identification mark shall be removed and
the identity of the new porous mass,
manufacturer and all other characteristics
necessary to ensure safe operation, as
defined on the approval certificate, shall be
stamped onto the cylinder. In addition the
new tare weight shall be stamped onto the
cylinder having obliterated the old tare
weight marking.
6.3
Pressure relief devices

including fusible plugs
6.5
Inspection of pressure relief

devices including fusible plugs
If a different porous material is employed

the original porous material manufacturer's
identification mark shall be removed and
the identity of the new porous material, its
manufacturer and all other characteristics
necessary to ensure safe operation shall
be stamped onto the cylinder. In addition
the new tare weight shall be stamped onto
the cylinder having obliterated the old tare
weight marking. See ISO 13769.
6.5
Inspection of fusible plugs
Where fusible plugs or other pressure relief

devices are used they shall be examined
for damage. Where damage is found the
device shall be replaced and checked for
gas tightness. If it is decided to replace
relief devices with solid plugs, this shall be
performed in accordance with a written
procedure, approved by the inspection
body.
Where fusible plugs or other pressure relief

devices are used, they shall be examined
for damage. Where damage is found, the
device shall be replaced and checked for
gas tightness.
Where fusible plugs are used they shall be

examined for damage. Where damage is
found the fusible plug shall be replaced and
checked for gas tightness. If it is decided to
replace fusible plugs with solid plugs, this
shall be performed in accordance with a
written procedure, approved by the
inspection body.
6.4
6.6
6.6
Inspection of valves and other

accessories
If a valve or any other accessory is to be

reintroduced into service, it shall be
inspected and maintained to ensure that it
will perform satisfactorily in service and
meet the requirements of gas tightness
from the valve manufacturing standards,
e.g. ISO 10297. An example of a suitable
method is given in Annex F.
It is recommended that valves are replaced

at the time of the periodic inspection.
(6.7 is shown above beneath to the

corresponding chapter of ISO 10462)
6.7
6.7
6.7.1 Cylinder to valve threads
In ISO/TC 58/WG 8 we found

that there are no other
pressure relief devices than
fusible plugs for acetylene
cylinders
Before being refitted to a cylinder, the valve

shall be cleaned and inspected. Any
damaged or defective parts shall be
replaced (see annex E). Attention shall be
paid to the condition of threads, and
gauges shall be used as appropriate.
However, if a valve or any other accessory

is to be reintroduced into service, it shall be
inspected and maintained to ensure that it
will perform satisfactorily in service and
meet the requirements of gas tightness.
In this case the inspection of the valve shall
be done in accordance with ISO 22434.
To be decided
When the valve is removed, the cylinder to

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valve threads shall be examined to identify

the type of thread (e.g. 25E as specified in
ISO 10920) and to ensure that they are
clean and of full form,
free of damage,
free of burrs,
free of cracks, and
free of other imperfections.
Cracks manifest themselves as lines that
run vertically down the thread and across
the thread faces. They should not be
confused with tap marks (thread machining
stop marks). Special attention should be
paid to the area at the bottom of the threads.
6.7.2 Other neck surfaces

Other surfaces of the neck shall also be
examined to ensure they are free of cracks
or other defects (see Annex C).
6.7.3 Damaged internal neck

threads
Where necessary and where the
manufacturer or the competent design
authority confirms that the design of the
neck permits, threads may be re-tapped or
the thread type changed to provide the
appropriate number of effective threads.
After re-tapping or changing the thread form,
the threads shall be checked with the
appropriate thread gauge (e.g. ISO 11191
for 25E threads).
6.7.4 Neck ring and collar

attachment
When a neck ring/collar is attached, an
examination shall be carried out to ensure
that it is secure and to inspect for thread
damage. A neck ring shall only be changed
using an approved procedure. If it is found
that any significant damage to cylinder
material has occurred by replacement of
the neck ring/collar, the cylinder shall be
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rendered unserviceable (see Clause 14).
6.8
Reassembling
Cylinders meeting the requirements of this

standard shall be reassembled by
replacing, as specified by the porous mass
manufacturer, any packing materials in the
neck end and fitting new filters in such a
way as to ensure that when the valve is
fitted contact is made between the base of
the valve stem and the filters/packings.
New or reconditioned valves shall be fitted
to the cylinder using a suitable jointing
material and the torque necessary to
ensure a seal between the valve and the
cylinder, in accordance with EN ISO 13341.
If required, a test date ring indicating the
next test date may be fitted over the stem
of the valve, prior to the valve being fitted.
Identification of content
The cylinder content shall be identified as

being acetylene in accordance with
EN 1089-2 and EN 1089-3.
6.8
Reassembly
6.8
Reassembly

standard shall be reassembled by
replacing, as specified by the porous mass
manufacturer, any packing materials in the
neck end and fitting new filters in such a
way as to ensure that when the valve is

standard shall be reassembled as specified
by the porous material manufacturer. This
includes replacing any packing materials in
the neck end and fitting new filters in such
a way as to ensure that when the valve is

ensure a gas-tight seal between the valve
and the cylinder in accordance with
ISO 13341.

ensure a gas-tight seal between the valve
and the cylinder in accordance with ISO
13341.
Where relevant regulations require, a ring

shall be fitted over the stem of the valve
prior to the valve being fitted to indicate the
date (year) of the next periodic inspection.
Annex G provides one example of an
existing system for indicating reinspection
dates. Other systems are in use.
Where relevant regulations require, a ring

shall be fitted over the stem of the valve
prior to the valve being fitted to indicate the
date (year) of the next periodic inspection.
Annex E provides one example of an
existing system for indicating periodic
inspection dates. Other systems are in use.
Identification of contents
Cylinder marking and

identification
Information on the
identification is moved to the
end of the new clause 7
which is a combination of the
current clause 7 and 8 (see
below).
Before the cylinder is reintroduced into

service, the contents shall be identified. As
an example, use ISO 7225 and ISO 32.
Before the cylinder is reintroduced into
service, the contents shall be identified. As
an example, use ISO 7225 and ISO 32.
Markings
Each cylinder which passes the cylinder

shell and porous mass inspection shall be
marked with the date of the inspection and
the symbol of the inspection body or test
station, in accordance with EN 1089-1.
Where an alteration of the tare weight is
necessary as a consequence of
replacement of a footring, neck ring, guard,
Markings
Each cylinder that passes the shell and

porous mass inspection shall be marked
with the date of the inspection and the
symbol of the inspection body or test
station in accordance with the relevant
standard or regulation, e.g. ISO 13769.
Where an alteration of any stamp marking
is necessary (e.g. due to a change of the
Each cylinder that passes the periodic

inspection shall be marked with the date of
the inspection and the symbol of the
inspection body in accordance with the
relevant standard or regulation, e.g. ISO
13769. Where an alteration of any stamp
marking is necessary (e.g. due to a change
of the tare weight as a consequence of
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valve or addition of porous mass material

(see 6.6), the old tare marking(s) shall be
obliterated (or crossed out) and the new
tare weight(s) and total weight stamped.
tare weight as a consequence of

valve, or the porous mass or as a
consequence of addition of new porous
mass), the old markings shall be obliterated
(or crossed out) and the new data shall be
stamped. A method shall be used that
cannot damage the porous mass.

valve, or the porous material or as a
consequence of addition of new porous
material), the old markings shall be
obliterated (or crossed out) and the new
data shall be stamped. A method shall be
used that cannot damage the porous
material.
Where relevant regulations require, the

next inspection date shall be shown by an
appropriate method such as a ring fitted
between the valve and the cylinder
indicating the date (year) of the next
periodic inspection. Annex G provides one
example of an existing system for
indicating reinspection dates. Other
systems are in use and the same systems
are used with different colours for the same
year.
For monolithic masses, stamping on the
shoulder of welded cylinders is not
permitted unless a data plate is provided
for that purpose or unless it is provided for
by the specification to which the cylinder is
manufactured. In such cases, the stamping
may be on a ring under the valve (see
ISO 13769).
For monolithic porous materials, stamping

on the shoulder of welded cylinders is not
permitted unless a data plate is provided
for that purpose or unless it is provided for
by the specification to which the cylinder is
manufactured. In such cases, the stamping
may be on a ring under the valve (see ISO
13769).
The next test date shall be shown by an

appropriate method such as a disc fitted
between the valve and the cylinder
indicating the date (year) of the next
periodic inspection.
Records
An inspection record shall be retained for

not less than the period between two
consecutive inspections on the same
cylinder.
It shall record sufficient information to
positively identify the cylinder and the
results of the inspection. The following
information shall be available:
- owner's name;
- manufacturer's or owner's serial
Records
Also other data than the tare

weight may have changed,
e.g. if the porous material
was replaced.
For labeling of the cylinder see ISO 7225.

Where relevant regulations require, the
next periodic inspection date shall be
shown by an appropriate method such as a
ring fitted between the valve and the
cylinder indicating the date (year) of the
next periodic inspection. Annex G provides
one example of an existing system for
indicating periodic inspection dates. Other
systems are in use and the same systems
are used with different colours for the same
year.
A cylinder inspection record shall be

retained for 15 years. It shall record
sufficient information to positively identify
the cylinder and the results of the
inspection. The following information shall
be available for inspection:
a) owner's name;
b) manufacturer's or owner's serial
number;
c) type and weight of porous mass
added, if any;
Records
A cylinder periodic inspection record shall

be retained for at least 15 years. It shall
record sufficient information to positively
identify the cylinder and the results of the
periodic inspection. The following
information shall be available:
a) owner's name;
b) manufacturer's or owner's serial
number;
c) type and weight of porous material
added, if any;
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number;
type and weight of porous mass added,
if any;
cylinder tare weight change if
appropriate;
result of test (pass or fail);
present test date;
Identification symbol of inspection body
or test station;
Identification of inspector.
ISO 10462:2005(E)
d)
e)
f)
d) attachment replacement, if any;

e) cylinder tare change if appropriate;
f) result of inspection (pass or fail in
case of failure, the reasons should be
recorded);
g) present inspection date
year/month/day;
h) identification symbol of inspection body
or test station;
i) identification of inspector;
j) details of any cylinder repairs made to
defects as described in Annex B.
g)
h)
i)
j)
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cylinder tare change if appropriate;
result of inspection and test (pass or
fail in case of failure, the reasons
should be recorded);
present retest date year/month/day;
identification symbol of retest body or
test station;
identification of retester;
details of any cylinder repairs made to
defects as described in Annex C.
Rejection and rendering

cylinders unserviceable
The decision to reject a cylinder may be

taken at any stage during the periodic
inspection and test procedure. If it is
impossible to recover a rejected cylinder,
after notifying the owner, the testing station
shall make the cylinder unserviceable for
holding gas under pressure so it is
impossible for any part of the cylinder,
especially the shoulder, to be re-issued into
service. In case of any disagreement, it shall
be ensured that the legal implication of the
contemplated action is fully understood.
Prior to taking any of the following actions,
ensure that the cylinder is empty (see
Clause 5).
a) crushing the cylinder using mechanical
means;
b burning an irregular hole in the top
dome equivalent in area to
approximately 10 % of the area of the
top dome or, in the case of a thin-walled
cylinder, piercing in at least three
places;
c) irregular cutting of the neck; or
d) irregular cutting of the cylinder in two or
more pieces including the shoulder.
Rejection and rendering

cylinders unserviceable
The decision to reject a cylinder may be

taken at any stage during the periodic
inspection and test procedure. If it is
impossible to recover a rejected cylinder,
after notifying the owner, the inspection
body shall make the cylinder unserviceable
for holding gas under pressure so it is
impossible for any part of the cylinder,
especially the shoulder, to be re-issued into
service. In case of any disagreement, it
shall be ensured that the legal implication
of the contemplated action is fully
understood.
Prior to taking any of the following actions,
ensure that the cylinder is empty (see
Clause 5). Appropriate measures shall be
taken in case the porous material is an
asbestos-containing material.
a) crushing the cylinder using mechanical
means;
b) irregular cutting of the neck; or
c) irregular cutting of the cylinder in two or
more pieces including the shoulder;
d) destroying of the cylinder neck thread.
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10 Disposal of unserviceable
cylinders
ISO 10462:2005(E)
cylinders

cylinders
Methods used for disposing of nonacetylene cylinders are inappropriate for

acetylene cylinders, on account of the
nature of the contents of an acetylene
cylinder.

acetylene cylinders because of the nature
of the contents of an acetylene cylinder.

acetylene cylinders because of the nature
of the contents of an acetylene cylinder.
When disposing of acetylene cylinders,

very careful consideration shall be given to
the fact that the cylinders could contain
residual acetylene, solvent (DMF, acetone)
and porous mass, which could contain
asbestos.
When disposing of acetylene cylinders,

very careful consideration shall be given to
the fact that the cylinders could contain
residual acetylene, solvent (DMF, acetone)
and porous material, which could contain
asbestos.
Disposal should be in accordance with

local, provincial and national regulations.
Disposal shall be in accordance with local,

provincial and national regulations.
Annex A Inspection Periods
Annex A (informative)
Periodic inspection intervals
A.1
A.1
When disposing of acetylene cylinders very

careful consideration shall be given to the
fact that the cylinders contain residual
acetylene, solvent (DMF or acetone) and
porous mass (which can contain asbestos).
Annex A Acetylene cylinders

manufactured according to
National Regulations
Retest Period
The following information is outlined in the

United Nations Recommendations for the
Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model
Regulations, thirteenth edition. The most
current edition should be consulted.
Packing instruction P200 of the United
Nations Recommendations for the
Regulations, 13th revised edition, specifies
the following:
Special packing provision p: For UN 1001
acetylene, dissolved and UN 3374
acetylene, solvent free, cylinders shall be
filled with a homogeneous monolithic
porous mass.
For UN 1001 acetylene, dissolved, the test
period is 10 years.
For UN 3374 acetylene, solvent free, the
test period is 5 years.
Regular inspection intervals

recent edition should be consulted.
The Annex of the European

standard for cylinders
according to national
regulations could be moved
to the end of the standard. It
then will become Annex H.
This chapter could be
amended by information on
the ADR.

the following:
period is 10 years.
A.2
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current edition should be consulted.
It is recommended that an acetylene

cylinder be charged with acetylene only if it
has been subjected to a first periodic
inspection after the following interval:

the following:
Special packing provision p: For UN 1001
acetylene, dissolved and UN 3374
acetylene, solvent free, cylinders shall be
filled with a homogeneous monolithic
porous mass.
period is 10 years.
For cylinders containing a nonmonolithic porous material: For all

cylinders newly filled with porous
material, the first periodic inspection
should be performed after 2 years 6
months in service. Thereafter,
subsequent inspections should be
performed every 5 years.
For cylinders containing a monolithic
porous material: For all cylinders newly
filled with porous material, the first
periodic inspection should be performed
after 3 years 6 months in service.
Thereafter, subsequent inspections
should be performed every 10 years.

A.2
Recommendations

cylinder be charged with gas only if it has
been subjected to a periodic inspection
according to the requirements of this
standard with the following specified
period:
For cylinders containing a nonmonolithic porous mass: For all newly
massed cylinders, the first periodic
inspection should be performed within
2 years 6 months in service.
Thereafter, subsequent inspections
should be performed every 5 years.
For cylinders containing a monolithic
porous mass: For all newly massed
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cylinders, the first periodic inspection

should be performed after 3 years
6 months in service. Thereafter,
cylinder be charged with gas only if it has
been subjected to a periodic inspection
according to the requirements of this
standard with the following specified
period:
- For cylinders containing a non-monolithic
should be performed within 2 years 6
- For cylinders containing a monolithic
should be performed after 3 years 6
Annex B Procedure to be adopted

when a cylinder valve is
suspected to be obstructed
Annex B Procedure to be adopted

when de-valving and when it is
suspected that a cylinder valve
is obstructed
Annex C Description, evaluation of

defects and conditions for
rejection of acetylene gas
cylinders at time of visual
inspection
Annex C Description and evaluation

of defects and conditions for
inspection
Annex B (normative)
Description and evaluation of
defects and conditions for
inspection
Annex D Tools and clearance
Annex D Tops of acetylene
Annex C (informative)
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This Annex is no longer

necessary because
reference is made to ISO
25760, Gas cylinders
Operational procedures for
the safe removal of valves
from gas cylinders
The content of a combined
former Annex C should be
prepared by the respective
experts and probably
depends on the other
standards for periodic
inspection
The complete Annex D of
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gauges and diagrammatic
illustration of the top of
(monolithic and nonmonolithic) acetylene cylinders
Annex E Inspection and
maintenance of valves and
their connections
ISO 10462:2005(E)
cylinders containing
monolithic porous mass

Illustration of the top of
acetylene cylinders containing
monolithic porous material and
tools and clearance gauges
Annex F (normative) Cracks on

porous masses
Annex E (informative)
Illustration of cracks in the
porous mass of an acetylene
cylinder, and tools and
clearance gauges
Annex D (normative)
Cracks in the porous material
Figure F.1 Cracks on porous masses
E.1 Figure E.1 a) shows an acetylene

cylinder with mass that shows cracking and
crumbling but that could be acceptable for
further service. The cylinder may be further
used provided there are no break-outs and
the porous mass cannot be dislodged.
E.2 Figure E.1 b) shows an acetylene
cylinder with a mass that shows cracking
and crumbling and that shall be rejected.
D.1 Figure D.1 a) shows an acetylene

cylinder with porous material that shows
cracking and crumbling but that could be
acceptable for further service. The cylinder
may be further used provided there are no
break-outs and the porous material cannot
be dislodged.
D.2 Figure D.1 b) shows an acetylene
cylinder with a porous material that shows
cracking and crumbling and that
shall be rejected.
Figure D.1 Cracks in the monolithic
porous material of an acetylene cylinder
E.3 Figure E.2 shows examples of top

clearance gauges.
Figure E.3 Examples of top clearance
gauges for monolithic porous mass
no equivalent
ISO 10462 should be

adopted since useful
information is given.
This annex should be
removed since a new
standard for the inspection
and maintenance of valves is
prepared (ISO/DIS 22434)
and referred to in clause 6.6
of the proposed combined
standard.
Annex F Inspection and

maintenance of valves and
their junctions: recommended
procedures
Figure E.1 a) Hairline crack without

visible sidewalls
Figure E.1 b) Crack with visible
sidewalls
Annex G (informative)
Test date rings for gas
cylinders
Annex E (informative
Test date rings for gas
cylinders
NOTE Systems other than the one specified in

Table G.1 are in use, and the same system is
NOTE: Systems other than the one specified in

Table G.1 are in use, and the same system is
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Top clearance gauges have

nothing to do with cracks in
the porous material,
therefore this figure should
be given in another annex
(Annex C of the proposed
standard).
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used with different colours.
used with different colours.
Table G.1
Table E.1
Bibliography
Bibliography
Annex F Acetylene cylinders

manufactured according to
National Regulations
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of refillable transportable seamless steel gas
cylinders of water capacities from 0,5 litre up
to and including 150 litres Part 1:
Cylinders made from seamless steel with an
Rm value of less than 1 100 Mpa.
EN 1975, Transportable gas cylinders
Specification for the design and construction
of refillable transportable seamless
aluminium and aluminium alloy gas
cylinders of capacity from 0,5 litre up to 150
litre.
prEN 13322-1, Transportable gas cylinders
Refillable welded steel gas cylinders
Design and construction Part 1: Welded
steel.
EN ISO 11114-1:1997, Transportable gas
cylinders Compatibility of cylinder and
valve materials with gas contents Part 1:
Metallic materials (ISO 11114-1:1997).
EN ISO 11114-2, Transportable gas
valve materials with gas contents Part 2:
Non-metallic materials (ISO 11114-2:2000).
without fusible plugs.
with fusible plugs.
Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April
1999 on transportable pressure equipment
(TPED)
84/525/EEC Council Directive of 17
September 1984 on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to
[1] ISO 32, Gas cylinders Colour

coding1)
[2] ISO 6406, Gas cylinders Seamless
steel gas cylinders Periodic inspection
and testing
[3] ISO 7225, Gas cylinders
Precautionary labels
[4] ISO 10297, Gas cylinders Refillable
gas cylinder valves Specification and
type testing
[5] ISO 10460, Gas cylinders Welded
carbon-steel gas cylinders Periodic
inspection and testing
[6] ISO 10461, Gas cylinders Seamless
aluminium-alloy gas cylinders Periodic
inspection and
testing
[7] ISO 10920, Gas cylinders 25E taper
thread for connection of valves to gas
cylinders
Specification
[8] ISO 11114-2, Transportable gas
valve materials with gas
contents Part 2: Non-metallic materials
[9] ISO 11191, Gas cylinders 25E taper
thread for connection of valves to gas
cylinders Inspection
gauges
[10] ISO 12426, Transportable gas
cylinders Gas cylinder valves
Manufacturing tests and inspections
[11] Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations,
thirteenth edition,
United Nations
to be updated
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seamless, steel gas cylinders

seamless, unalloyed aluminium and
aluminium alloy gas cylinders
welded unalloyed steel gas cylinders
ADR European agreement on the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Road
RID
Regulations concerning the
International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Rail
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Gas cylinders Acetylene cylinders Periodic inspection and

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Normative references .........................................................................................................................1

Terms and definitions.........................................................................................................................1

Preparation of the acetylene cylinder................................................................................................2

Inspection and maintenance ..............................................................................................................3

Cylinder marking and identification ..................................................................................................6

Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable............................................................................6

Disposal of unserviceable cylinders .................................................................................................7

Annex A (informative) Periodic inspection intervals .....................................................................................8

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Gas cylinders Acetylene cylinders Periodic inspection and

Terms and definitions

To be updated in line with definitions in other standards for acetylene cylinders

Intervals between periodic inspections

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Non-monolithic porous materials:

Monolithic porous materials:

Preparation of the acetylene cylinder

Preparation for external visual inspection

Removal of the valve

For removal of the valve see ISO 25760.

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Removal of neck/core hole filters

Inspection and maintenance

The external surface of each cylinder shall be inspected for

heat damage, torch or electric-arc burns (see Table B.1);

corrosion (see Table B.2);

integrity of all permanent attachments (see Table B.2).

Examination of the porous material

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Monolithic porous materials Cracking, crumbling or cavitation

Non-monolithic porous materials Compaction

Repair of non-monolithic porous materials

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Replacement of the porous material

Inspection of fusible plugs

Inspection of cylinder neck

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Cylinder marking and identification

manufacturer's or owner's serial number;

type and weight of porous material added, if any;

attachment replacement, if any;

cylinder tare change if appropriate;

present inspection date year/month/day;

identification symbol of inspection body or test station;

details of any cylinder repairs made to defects as described in Annex B.

Rejection and rendering cylinders unserviceable

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crushing the cylinder using mechanical means;

irregular cutting of the neck; or

destroying of the cylinder neck thread.

10 Disposal of unserviceable cylinders

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A.1 Regular inspection intervals

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b) Core hole filled with felt, wood or fibrous padding material,

c) Core hole filled with granular material, metal screen